Ezelius' knots

Practical examples

Below are examples of practical uses for the Ezelius slip-and-grip friction hitches.

Securing a load on a car roof

This example shows the Ezelius slip-and-grip hitch used to secure a load on a car roof.

Reference line

The Ezelius eye can be used to tension a reference line to the desired tightness. Below is an example for trimming a hedge; the same principle applies to a clothesline, although it would be fastened at a greater height.